John Holl

New Jersey

Editor at All About Beer Magazine

Contributing Editor at Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Host at Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl

Editor @AllAboutBeer | Author, The Craft Brewery Cookbook | [email protected] | Bow Ties

Articles

A Full Life and Memorable Pints, Celebrating Highland’s Oscar Wong

1 week ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

In early 2017 I was trying to figure a few things out. My daughter was three months away from being born, I was facing a big book deadline, and the company I was working for was collapsing. An all-hands-on-deck meeting was held at the company headquarters in Durham, North Carolina and I left the two-day event not feeling great about the future. I decided to take a few vacation days, and I pointed the rental car west and wound up in Asheville.
For Matt Gallagher of Suncatcher, Beer is About Storytelling

2 weeks ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

Noah Hopkins of Fulcra Brewing interviews Matt Gallagher of Suncatcher Brewing discuss their brewing journeys. Gallagher shares his transition from consumer to brewer, inspired by Colorado’s beer culture and Chicago’s potential. He co-founded Half Acre Beer Company, which grew rapidly, especially with Daisy Cutter. Post-Half Acre, Matt opened Suncatcher, a neighborhood brewery focused on raw materials and storytelling.
The Intersection of Art and Beer

2 weeks ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

Em Sauter of the All About Beer Podcast and Pints and Panels moderates a conversation on beer and art. She is joined by Eric Tennant, founder head brewer at Benchtop Brewing, Brendon Boudwin. co-founder at Carbon Copy Brewing, Harrison Fahrer, co-owner and general manger of Cellarest Beer Project and Mark Goodwin- co-owner and director of fermentation at Cellarest Beer Project. Hear the whole conversation on the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast.
Brewing with balance, Education, and Community

3 weeks ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

Aaron Kliedon of Scratch Brewing Company interviews Noah Hopkins of Fulcra Brewing on this episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast. Hopkins shares his journey from bartending at Local Option in Chicago to becoming a production manager at Dark Matter Coffee and now opening Fulcrum Brewing in Sawyer, Michigan. They discuss Hopkins’ experience with nomadic brewing, coffee fermentation projects in Guatemala, and his approach to brewing at Fulcra, which includes a five-barrel electric brew house.
In Appreciation of English-style Ales

3 weeks ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

May is mild month, so this week’s episode features a panel on traditional English styles recorded at Little Beer V, the great festival hosted by Good Word Brewing in Duluth, GA. It’s moderated by Don Tse and features a trio of knowledgeable brewers. Hear the whole conversation on the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast. Or download via Overcast, Stitcher, Podcast Addict, or wherever you download shows.
Talking 30 Years of Allagash Brewing With Rob Tod

3 weeks ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

It’s hard to imagine the American craft beer industry without Allagash Brewing Co. The Portland, Maine brewery has been a leader in quality, tradition, and community since it was founded 30 years ago. Rob Tod joins the Drink Beer, Think Beer podcast to look back on three decades of brewing white, and what comes next.
Looking Ahead to Next Year’s Craft Brewers Conference in Philly

1 month ago | probrewer.com | John Holl

Soon the craft beer party will end in Indianapolis and attention will turn to next year’s craft brewers conference in Philadelphia. The city of brotherly love has hosted the Brewer’s Association’s signature industry event before and boasts a robust beer scene. But, if you haven’t been in a while or just need some inspiration, we asked some of the city’s best brewers where they like to eat, drink, and hang out.
Hoosier Hospitality. Reflecting on the 2025 Craft Brewers Conference

1 month ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

The annual Craft Brewers Conference, Brew Expo America, and World Beer Cup wrapped up last night in Indianapolis, putting a bow on the uncertain times that are facing US brewers. Worries about the Trump administration tariffs, shifting consumer tastes, and other headwinds were openly discussed among brewery employees and companies serving the industry. I spent a few days exploring the city and talking with countless folks about their experiences, worries, and hopes. Here’s what I found.
The Local Flavors that Create Scratch Beer

1 month ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

Joe Short of Short’s Brewing interviews Aaron Kleidon of Scratch Brewing on this episode of the Brewer to Brewer podcast. Kleidon shares his background, including his upbringing in rural Illinois, his photography studies, and his journey to brewing. On the beer front, he discusses Scratch Brewing’s unique approach, including their 10-barrel copper kettle and wood-fired system, and their focus on local ingredients like chanterelle mushrooms and sassafras leaves.
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Indianapolis

1 month ago | allaboutbeer.com | John Holl

The Craft Brewers Conference kicks off in Indianapolis next week. If you’re headed to the circle city, you’re likely looking for bar, restaurant, and entertainment options. You’re in luck This week it’s a roundtable episode with three Hoosiers that know all the best spots. Even if you’re not going to the conference, the city is still one you should visit for beer. Julia Whitson is the executive director of the Indiana Brewers Guild.